Celebrate Christmas in New Orleans with a variety of festive dining options infused with the city’s unique culinary flair. From elegant afternoon teas to decadent holiday dinners, local restaurants have created special menus that capture the magic of the season. Whether you’re planning a cozy brunch, a festive dinner, or want to pick up a pre-cooked turkey for a home celebration, New Orleans offers plenty of ways to make your holiday meal unforgettable. Here’s a roundup of the top Christmas dining and takeaway options across the city.
Christmas Eve falls on Tuesday, December 24 this year, followed by Christmas Day on Wednesday, December 25.
Christmas New Orleans 2024: Restaurant Offerings
This list is not exhaustive and I update the information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, I would recommend contacting them to see what they are offering.
December Holiday Events and Offerings in New Orleans
New Orleans is bustling with festive dining and entertainment options this December. Here’s a concise summary of some highlights:
The Bower Bar
Throughout December, The Bower Bar hosts the Bah Humbug Bar Takeover featuring Christmas-themed décor, a heated patio, and an array of holiday cocktails like the Magazine Street Miracle, Christmas Cosmo, and Scrooge’s Cider. Operating hours are Monday–Thursday 4–9 PM, Friday–Saturday 4–10 PM, and Sunday 3–9 PM. Reservations are available by phone or online.
Osteria Lupo
Osteria Lupo introduces dessert cocktails with Italian-inspired twists. Highlights include an Espresso Martini with Meletti Amaro, the chocolate-forward Cicciolina, and the Cavalletta, a New Orleans take on the Grasshopper.
Costera
Costera has the following festive offerings:
- Holiday Wine Dinner: On December 19 at 6:30 PM, enjoy a three-course prix-fixe menu paired with wines from Rioja and Ribera del Duero. Seating is limited to 20 guests, priced at $125 per person (tax and gratuity included).
- Winter Warmers: Seasonal cocktails like Gingerbread Toddy, Hot Buttered Rum, and Irish Coffee are available for $12 each.
Virgin Hotels New Orleans
Virgin Hotels New Orleans has the following festive offerings:
- Jingle All the Sleigh Drag & Burlesque Brunch: December 7, from 10 AM–1 PM, features energetic drag performances and festive brunch offerings.
- A Cajun Christmas Tale: December 14, Noon–4 PM, includes rooftop holiday activities, live Zydeco music, and a cookie decorating station.
- Holly Jolly Drag & Burlesque Brunch: December 21, with shows at 10:30 AM and 1 PM, offers holiday-themed performances and brunch bites. Tickets are $40 per person (excluding tax and gratuity).
Palm&Pine
Palm&Pine in New Orleans is offering a festive three-course prix-fixe holiday lunch on Friday, December 20, from 11 AM to 2:30 PM, priced at $59 per person (excluding tax and gratuity).
- Starters: The P&P Salad, Crispy Cauliflower, Gulf Shrimp Rampart, Oyster and Artichoke Gratin, Lemongrass Fried Chicken Gumbo.
- Entrées: TX BBQ Shrimp, Gulf Fish Ponchartrain, Fried Texas Quail, Veal Picatta, Grilled Wagyu Skirt.
- Desserts: Holiday Flan, Flourless Chocolate Cake, P&P Cheese Plate.
Compère Lapin
Compère Lapin in New Orleans is offering a three-course prix-fixe Christmas Day menu priced at $95 per person, served family-style.
Menu: Vegetable en Croûte, Roasted Rabbit with Spiced Pumpkin Purée, Creamed Collard Greens, Blackened Potatoes, Black Cake with Milk Anglaise and Sorrel Sorbet.
Commons Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans
Commons Club in New Orleans is offering holiday prix-fixe meals on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- Christmas Eve Brunch: 9 AM to 2 PM, with dishes like Gulf Shrimp and Bayou Cora Grits or Commons Club Breakfast.
- Christmas Eve Dinner: 5 PM to 9 PM, featuring holiday-inspired dishes and seasonal cocktails.
- Christmas Day Brunch: 9 AM to 2 PM, with unlimited bubbly and festive ambiance.
- Christmas Day Dinner: 5 PM to 9 PM, including holiday specials and the classic à la carte menu.
Sofia
Sofia will be open on Christmas Eve, offering its standard à la carte menu with optional specials and wine and cocktail pairings. Guests are invited to enjoy the festive dining experience in the restaurant’s signature atmosphere.
Tujague’s
Tujague’s is featuring its 2024 Réveillon menu, curated by Executive Chef Meg Gray, from December 1 through December 24. This holiday dining tradition is priced at $67 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, with allergen-friendly options available upon request.
On Christmas Day, Tujague’s will be open from 11 AM, offering a special dining experience priced at $67 per person. Reservations are available throughout the day, inviting guests to celebrate the holiday with Creole and Cajun-inspired dishes.
The Pelican Club
The Pelican Club is offering a special Christmas Eve dinner featuring a choice between a three-course menu starting at $95 per person and a four-course menu starting at $103 per person. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available.
Curio
Curio in New Orleans is offering a four-course prix-fixe Réveillon menu throughout December. Priced at $60 per person, the menu features festive dishes designed to capture the holiday spirit.
Jack Rose
Jack Rose in New Orleans is offering a four-course prix-fixe menu on Christmas Eve. Pricing varies based on entrée selection, with final costs including beverages, tax, and gratuity. The menu will be provided at the table, and parties of six or more will incur a 20% gratuity.
Restaurant August
Restaurant August in New Orleans is offering a four-course prix-fixe menu on Christmas Eve for $140 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. The menu highlights seasonal ingredients and holiday-inspired dishes, with no à la carte or Chef’s Tasting menu available.
Domenica
Domenica in New Orleans is offering a four-course prix-fixe Réveillon menu for $70 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. The menu includes:
- First Course: Uovo in Camicia
- Second Course: Passatelli al Ragu
- Third Course: Veal Tenderloin al Pepe Verde
- Dessert: Ricotta Cannoli
Restaurant des Familles
Restaurant des Familles in Crown Point is hosting a Christmas Eve Brunch on the Bayou for $59 per person, with an optional $18 Bottomless Champagne or Mimosas add-on. The five-course menu features selections of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, and desserts. Tax and gratuity are additional.
Ristorante Filippo
Ristorante Filippo in Metairie is offering a three-course prix-fixe holiday menu for $75 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). Entrée options include Speckled Trout Almondine, French Cut Pork Chop, Veal Sorrentina, Chicken Marsala ($65), Lobster Ravioli, or an 8oz Filet Mignon ($85). Desserts include Bread Pudding, Cannoli, Tiramisu, or Spumoni Ice Cream.
Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe on Bourbon Street is featuring a two- or three-course holiday menu and festive-themed cocktails throughout December. Additional holiday events include a Dirty Santa Trivia Party on December 19, Santa’s Rockin’ Karaoke Party on December 22, and a special holiday menu on Christmas Eve. Pricing and details vary by event.
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